This is a mildly spiced curry, adjust the number of green chillies according to its level of heat. Ridge gourd also known as loofa is a common sight in several bathrooms, but many people are unaware that it can also be consumed when harvested @ a young stage before they become fibrous.
Ingredients:
Ridge gourd/Peechinga - 2 big, peeled
Oil - 2 Tbsp.
Onion - 1 big, chopped
Garlic - 3, crushed
Green chillies - 2, slit lengthwise
Curry leaves - 1 sprig
Red Chilli flakes - 1 tsp.
Turmeric powder - ½ tsp.
Medium thick coconut milk- ½ cup
Salt to taste
Method:
1.Wash the peeled gourds, slice them in 4 lengthwise & chop.
2.Heat oil 2Tbsp. oil in a pan & add the 3 crushed garlic & sauté for few seconds.
3.Add the curry leaves,1 chopped onion,1tsp. of red chilli flakes & 2 slit green chillies and sauté until the onions are golden brown in colour.
4.Add in 1/2 tsp. of turmeric powder and combine well for a minute or two. To this add the chopped ridge gourds & required amount of salt combine well & cover & cook on medium flame till the ridge gourds are cooked well.
5.Remove the lid & cook until almost all the water has gone. Now add 1/2 cup of medium thick coconut milk, mix well & remove from flame. Serve. Goes well with rice, chapattis.
